Maharishi Harit Rashi Award is in the field of expounding vedic culture, shastras and karm kand; Maharana Mewar Award, has been instituted to honor work of permanent value to those who consider it their duty through services in the field of education, literature, social service, philanthropic and character building activities; Maharana Kumbha Award for the historical and literary work of permanent value; Maharana Sajjan Singh Award is in the field of architecture, craft, painting, sculpture and fine art; Dagar Gharana Award is in the field of Indian classical music, folk music, classical dance; Rana Punja Award is for the person who has contributed for the upliftment and betterment of society for individuals of tribal origin from Mewar; Aravali Award is for outstanding sportsperson from Rajasthan.
Haldi Ghati Award is for the service to society through the medium of journalism; Hakim Khan Sur Award instituted to honour an individual who has made a lasting contribution in the field of national integration; Maharana Udai Singh Award, instituted to honour individuals who has made a contribution of permanent value in the field of environment; Panna Dhai Award, constituted to honour an individual who has contributed service to society by rising beyond the call of duty in the face of immense hostility.
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Vision
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, an initiative of the custodian of the House of Mewar for perpetuation of its core values such as service to society and mankind also serves as a 'temple of inspiration' for future generations and continues the model of sustainability that is 'Eternal Mewar'.
Author: Dr. Mayank Gupta, Deputy Secretary - Development Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
Padmaja Kumari Parmar, from the royal family of Udaipur, talks to priyanka Khanna, VOGUE, INDIA about her new life in Boston - and being a modern day princess. In her words -"Our family has been around for 1500 years and we need to sustain, maintain and preserve our traditions."
